FG welcomes $20m PepsiCo-DP world investment in Lagos
Barbara Bako, Abuja Nigeria’s push for private sector–led growth got a boost yesterday as PepsiCo and global logistics firm DP World commissioned a $20m production facility in Lagos. The new…
Jaiz Bank surpasses ₦1tr assets, posts 121% surge in profit
Barbara Bako, Abuja. Jaiz Bank Plc has recorded its strongest financial performance yet, crossing the N1 trillion asset threshold and more than doubling its profit before tax in the 2024…
NSIA awards $220,000 to startups at innovation demo day
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has announced winners of the third edition of the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 3.0), rewarding innovative Nigerian startups with a…
SEC breaks silence on N323bn first HoldCo deal, reaffirms due process
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its role in the recent N323.4 billion off-market share transaction involving FBN Holdings Plc (First HoldCo), stressing that it…
FG unveils human capital programme to spur economic growth and inclusion
Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has launched a major human capital development initiative designed to drive inclusive growth and unlock Nigeria’s vast economic potential.… The Human Capital Opportunities for…
Crypto meets Islamic finance: Binance introduces Sharia Earn
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of Sharia Earn, a new blockchain-based earn product designed to comply with the principles of Islamic finance.……
CBN warns of fresh inflation wave as production costs soar
The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBR̃ has warned that rising production costs across key sectors could spark a new wave of consumer price inflation, as businesses continue to absorb…
Shettima calls for stronger legal backing for capital market growth
Barbara Bako, Abuja. Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has underscored the importance of a well-grounded judicial system in supporting the growth and credibility of the nation’s capital market.… Speaking at…
Shettima launches NCGC, aims to empower MSMEs
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC Ltd), charging members to deepen financial inclusion and stimulate Nigeria’s grassroots economy.……
Tinubu signs tax reform bills into law
Tinubu signs tax reform bills into law President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday signed into law four tax reform bills—Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment)…
















